Shungite

Element: Fire, Air

Chakras: All

Zodiac: Cancer

Planets: Saturn

A stone of cleansing and purifying, Shungite is a rare, black stone comprised primarily of Carbon (99%!).Rare in its form of crystalline carbon, Shungite is an ancient stone said to be used for over 2 billion years and one of the few examples of this fullerenes. These tiny spheres of carbon make up a stone which shows promise in medicinal uses, as a scavenger and antioxidant.

As it can assist in physical medicine, Shungite also helps remove negative emotional patterns that may cause feelings of stagnation. This stone works to clear these energies and provide psychic protection in reinforcement, while it cleanses and purifies the entire body. Shungite has been known to contain nanoparticles that can work with your system on a subatomic, energetic level. It is said that this stone also helps to protect the physical body or your technology from invisible EMF waves. Place a piece of Shungite on or nearby your phone and/or laptop in order to absorb the electromagnetic waves.

Reach for this stone during meditation to cleanse it and imbue with your intention. A stone to help ease stress and anxiety, Shungite works to clear it out and bring your physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies back into homeostasis, or balance. Hold it in your hands and intentionally bring balance between your chakras, Divine Masculine/Feminine, your emotions, etc. Place a piece at your Root chakra with the intention of bringing them all into balance, or place on a specific chakra to bring it into balance.

Due to its chemical composition, Shungite has been used to purify water for millennia.

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Disclaimer: Crystals should never take the place of any medical treatment or therapy. They are meant to be used as a complement to and in conjunction with current medical treatment or therapy. The metaphysical and healing properties listed are not guaranteed and results may vary.